Associated Press Athlete of the Year was created in 1931.
United Press International Athlete of the Year Award was created in 1974.
The 2011 Associated Press Athletes of the Year are Aaron Rodgers (football) and Abby Wambach (soccer).
Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the Year was created in 1995.
Associated Press College Football Player of the Year was created in 1998.
Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year was created in 1961.
The U.S women's soccer team
It was the entire U.S. women's soccer team.
United Press International Athlete of the Year Award ended in 1996.
I would put Simone Biles at the top of the list as the most decorated World Championship American gymnast. She has been named Associated Press‘ Female Athlete of the Year, USOC‘s Athlete of the Year, and One of the Most Influential People in the World by TIME Magazine.
Big Ten Athlete of the Year was created in 1982.
European Athlete of the Year Trophy was created in 1993.
IAAF World Athlete of the Year was created in 1988.